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Title: Modernized Henderson Deluxe
Post by: CaptGrizz on April 08, 2013, 11:52:48 AM
Before I retired (and had money to spend) I went to alot of antique motorcycle and car auctions.
One bike I always wanted to aquire but never could was a later model Henderson Deluxe.
Now if Dan wants to start up again and build a modern water cooled shaft drive Henderson Deluxe
I will be glad to help in the design and fabrication of such a cridder.  Was thinking that something like the aluminium block 2 or 2.2 liter Lotus engine would be great to start with.  A wide Henderson style front end with a 160 X18 front tire and dual disc brakes on a clean looking mag wheel for handling and a 250 X 17 rear tire for traction of the 175+ HP from the engine.  I believe we could make it look good and hadle very well. It would be much more manageable than the V-8 bikes and still have loads of but hauling power.  Just a thought! GRIZZ
Title: Re: Modernized Henderson Deluxe
Post by: franknsr on April 08, 2013, 06:37:00 PM
Neat idea. I remember back on my first X tour of duty, X Man out in Cali set up a Dodge Neon in a stretched X frame. Bike looked cool but that was about the time I sold my X so I didn't keep up with him or the bike.
Title: Re: Modernized Henderson Deluxe
Post by: 2CoolWheels on April 08, 2013, 06:45:33 PM
Franknsr,
    You are referring to Bobby Baldwin's "Baldwin Autocycle". If you check out the EH Facebook page, you'll see some recently posted pictures of it. Very cool bike, I have yet to ride down to have a look at it in person, but will soon. I'll post pictures when I do.